Description

3-Cyclooctenone is a versatile eight-membered cyclic enone, a valuable building block in organic synthesis and specialty chemical manufacturing. Its unique strained ring structure and reactive ketone functionality make it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance sectors for developing novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of complex natural product analogs and bioactive molecules with bridged ring systems.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its ring structure for unique modes of action.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Acts as a precursor for musk-like odorants and other specialty aroma chemicals due to its cyclic ketone backbone.
• Material Science: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in ring-expansion reactions, conjugate additions, and as a dienophile in Diels-Alder cycloadditions.
• Catalysis & Ligand Development: Utilized as a scaffold for creating novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Cyclooctenone
CAS No.	4734-90-1
Molecular Formula	C8H12O
Molecular Weight	124.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclooct-3-en-1-one; 3-Cyclooctene-1-one; 1-Cycloocten-3-one; 3-Cycloocten-1-one; (Z)-Cyclooct-3-enone; 3-Cyclooctenone; 3-Cycloocteneone
EINECS	225-236-8

Quality Control

Our 3-Cyclooctenone is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopy (IR, NMR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.